Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York.

The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It will feature influential industry pioneers sharing television moments that impacted American culture and spurred social progress.

“Television, more than any other medium, has paved the way for social change, and this momentous African-American tribute is a great expression of the Paley Center’s mission to highlight the critical role of media within our society,” said Maureen J. Reidy, president and CEO of the Paley Center.

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Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]

Oprah Winfrey, Michael Strahan and Lee Daniels are among the guests and presenters expected at the Paley Center’s tribute to African-American achievements in television, to be held May 13 in New York. The tribute will highlight milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of network BET. It […]